Bright and shiny from end to end is how the seller describes the bore of this Mauser Model B sporting rifle, made at Oberndorf in 8x57. It is used, with a 24 inch barrel, a four round magazine and a finish of wood and blued steel.

The listing is thorough. It notes a folding leaf rear sight, a single trigger, a lever-release floorplate and an original early pre-war checkered horn butt plate. Matching serial numbers are called out on the barrel, bolt assembly, stock, floorplate, trigger, magazine box and rear sight. Matching on that many parts is unusual and is the heart of the rifle's appeal.

The Model B was a sporting Mauser sold to hunters between the wars. Mauser put its finest work into such rifles, with good wood, careful fitting and strong actions. Few reach the market with this level of originality.

It is a rifle for a collector who also appreciates shooting. The price reflects the details. Ask your dealer to inspect the matching numbers on arrival.

It is sold as described. It ships to a licensed dealer you choose, and the background check takes place there.